May 11, 2026 – Page 2 – From Inside Asia

EU rejects Putin’s idea of role for ex-German leader in future security talks

European governments have rejected a suggestion by Russian President Vladimir Putin that former German chancellor Gerhard Schroeder could represent them in possible future talks...

by Reuters May 11, 2026

World

Philippine pageant debate, Chinese stealth jets in Pakistan: 7 Asia highlights

We have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on...

by SCMP May 11, 2026

World

South Korea cautious on blaming Iran for ship strike ahead of US-China summit

South Korea is treading carefully in attributing blame for the strike on one of its cargo ships earlier this month, even as preliminary signs...

by Park Chan-kyong May 11, 2026

World

Why is Beijing on a stronger footing to discuss Taiwan with Trump this time?

Beijing is on stronger footing over Taiwan compared with Donald Trump’s first presidential term, according to a leading mainland analyst. Wu Yongping, dean of...

by Amber Wang May 11, 2026

World

Hong Kong couple who took children storm chasing during typhoon spared criminal sentence

Published: 11:57am, 12 May 2026Updated: 12:06pm, 12 May 2026 A Hong Kong couple have been spared a criminal conviction for storm chasing with their...

by Brian Wong May 11, 2026

World

Malaysian landlord’s pity for broke tenant brings loan sharks to her door

When a 52-year-old Indonesian woman approached her saying she was broke and needed a place to stay, Lim felt sorry for her. Out of...

by The Star May 11, 2026

Business

FA at 30: How Hong Kong’s evolving market infrastructure is building out the GBA

Revised listing requirements, rebalanced indices, and expanded cross-border schemes, such as Stock Connect, are reshaping Hong Kong’s financial landscape, and driving the capital flows...

by Christopher Chu May 11, 2026

US Politics

Supreme Court Clears Way for Alabama to Adopt New House Map That Removes Majority-Black District

The U.S. Supreme Court late on May 11 cleared the way for Alabama to redraw its congressional election map to comply with the court’s...

by FIA Staff May 11, 2026

World

From ‘Taco’ to ‘Nacho’: the new buzzword on Wall Street as Trump preps for China trip

With a fragile US-Iran ceasefire barely holding, the Strait of Hormuz still blockaded, and all eyes on the upcoming Trump-Xi meeting, investors are embracing...

by Alice Li May 11, 2026